Mama (stylized as MAMA) is the first mini-album of South Korean band EXO, produced and released by S.M. Entertainment on April 9, 2012.[1] It has two editions: by EXO-K Korean version and the Chinese version by EXO-M.[2] The album made its debut at position number one on Gaon Chart.[3]

Mama
EP by
ReleasedMarch 9, 2012 (2012-03-09)
Recorded2011
GenreK-pop, dance
Length21:41
LanguageKorean, Chinese
LabelS.M. Entertainment
ProducerLee Soo-man
Exo chronology
MamaXOXO
(2013)
Singles from Mama
  1. "What Is Love"
    Released: January 30, 2012
  2. "History"
    Released: March 9, 2012
  3. "Mama"
    Released: April 8, 2012

The album was produced by Lee Soo-man, who is also the main producer of the group. The title of the album is a term that is commonly used in Korea in one person in the family, similar to "your Highness" or "your Majesty". The main single was composed by Yoo Young-jin, who is also the co-author of other singles of the mini album, "What Is Love" and "History"

Track listing

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CD (EXO-K)
No.TitleComposerLength
1."MAMA" (kor. 마마)Yoo Young-jin4:31
2."What Is Love"Yoo Young-jin4:22
3."History"Yoo Young-jin3:32
4."Neoui Sesang-euro (Angel)" (kor. 너의 세상으로 (Angel))Jo Yoon-gyeong3:01
5."Du Gaeui Dari Ddeuneun Bam (Two Moons)" (kor. 두 개의 달이 뜨는 밤 (Two Moons))Misfit3:03
6."Machine"Misfit3:26
CD (EXO-M)
NoTitleComposerLength
1."MAMA" (kor. 마마)Wang Yajun4:31
2."What Is Love"Han Kilin4:22
3."History"Liu Yuan3:32
4."Nǐ De Shìjiè (Angel)" (chiń. 你的世界 (Angel))Michie, Liu Yuan3:01
5."Shuāng Yuè Zhī Yè (Two Moons)" (chiń. 双月之夜 (Two Moons))T-Crash3:03
6."Machine"Zhou Weijie3:26

Charts

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EXO-K version

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ChartPeak
position
Gaon Weekly Album Chart1[3]
Gaon Monthly Album Chart1[4]
Gaon Yearly Album Chart7[5]
Sino Chart17
Japan Oricon Weekly Albums Chart33
Billboard World Albums Chart8

EXO-M version

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ChartPeak
position
Gaon Weekly Album Chart6[3]
Gaon Monthly Album Chart6[4]
Gaon Yearly Album Chart16[5]
Gaon International Yearly Album Chart1[6]
Sino Chart7
Japan Oricon Weekly Albums Chart63
Billboard World Albums Chart12

Sales

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RankingSales
Japan (Oricon)10485 (Chinese ver.)
35771 (Korean ver.)
South Korea (Hanteo)85800 (Chinese ver.)
150300 (Korean ver.)
South Korea (Gaon)157940 (Chinese ver.)
245871 (Korean ver.)

References

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  1. "No.1 "Mama"". Miner8. Archived from the original on 12 December 2016. Retrieved 2 July 2016.
  2. Soompi (April 6, 2012). "EXO to Release Title Song "MAMA" on April 8". Archived from the original on April 20, 2016. Retrieved December 29, 2015.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 Gaon Album Charts (2012년 4월 3주차)
  4. 4.0 4.1 Gaon Album Charts (2012년 4월)
  5. 5.0 5.1 Gaon Album Charts (2012년)
  6. Gaon International Yearly Album Chart (2012년)

Other websites

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